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May 05 20172017-05-05 +1 copiesMay 05 20172017-05-05A golden statue of a crowned figure seated on an ornate gilded throne (peetha) in a decorated niche, presented during a Meenakshi Pattabhishekam coronation. The figure is a metal or painted murti wearing an orange turban with a silver brooch, an orange garment under a jewelled collar and pendant, and a deep blue velvet backdrop embellished with rhinestones. Long garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers hang from the shoulders to the lap, and a purple silk drape covers the seat. A gilded animal figure with blue jewelled ornaments stands at the left of the throne. Overhead is a carved gold canopy with floral scrollwork.2017-05-05May 05 20172017-05-05May 05 20172017-05-05A decorated statue of a seated deity murti on a golden throne with an ornate silver arch behind it. The figure wears a pink and purple silk garment, a heavy jewelled necklace and a black headdress with a crescent ornament, and is surrounded by thick garlands of purple, white, yellow, orange and red flowers. Copper vessels and a striped gold-bordered cloth sit on the platform in front, with a red curtain in the background. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2018-05-21January 03 20152015-01-03A photograph of a decorated processional deity murti of Krishna on a wooden ratha-style carriage. The murti wears a tall golden crown with peacock feathers behind it and a yellow embroidered garment with jewelled ornaments. It is framed by an arch of marigold and multicoloured garlands in yellow, orange, red, green and white. Below, a silver sparkling skirt drape covers the base, and a carved wooden horse-headed vehicle with silver-embellished harness stands beside it. Deep red curtains form the background, and a large embellished silver decorative panel stands at the left edge. No physical people are visible.2017-08-14December 01 20172017-12-01A life-size statue in a temple-style setting, shown in close profile. The figure wears an orange turban and an ornate jewelled necklace and breastplate in red and gold stones over an orange garment. It is draped in a deep blue velvet cloth edged with silver rhinestone bands, and wears garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses. Its right hand is raised in a blessing gesture. Behind it stand a gold-and-silver ornate throne back, a gilded lion-head armrest, and red-orange drapery. The figure is a statue, not a living person, and no identity is established.2017-05-05August 19 20182018-08-19December 26 20102010-12-26